Archive of: Arts & Entertainment Scene

An intimate look inside Charmian London’s closet

Jack London State Historic Park offers a glimpse into the style and lifestyle of Charmian London with the special event “Wardrobe as Autobiography: The Charmian London Collection,” a lecture presented by professor Jo Ann Stabb, focusing on the Charmian London’s costume collection and its historical and aesthetic significance. The event takes place on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learning to identify wildflowers

Audubon Canyon Ranch, a leader in conservation science, habitat protection and restoration, and nature education, has set its Backyard Naturalist Program on wildflowers for Saturday, April 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its breathtaking Bouverie Preserve.

Olive event planned at VJB

VJB Vineyard and Cellars in Kenwood will be the backdrop for a spring fundraiser benefiting the 27th Wine Country Film Festival. Set for Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 6 p.m., the afternoon will be dedicated to olives.

Cake workshop to benefit education in Peru

Learn how to make an expert princess cake and support education for girls in Peru at the same time. Scandia Bakery in Sonoma is hosting a hands-on baking class on Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants can take home their sweet treats to share with loved ones.

Opening, closing night films set

For Sonoma International Film Festival

By Emily Charrier-Botts INDEX-TRIBUNE ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

My, my miss Mary

Sonoma International Film Festival plans tribute to Mary-Louise Parker

By Emily Charrier-Botts INDEX-TRIBUNE ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Volunteers sought for GE Easter egg hunt

Easter is on its way to Sonoma Valley. The Glen Ellen Fire District is looking for volunteers to help dye the 1,440 eggs firefighters will hide on Saturday, March 30.

Film Festival plans LGBT focus

It’s almost here, the time of year when Sonoma gets pelted with more films than one can possibly squeeze into a long weekend. The Sonoma International Film Festival rolls into town from April 10 to 14, and this year will include a variety of cinematic showcases that reflect the wide range of voices across Sonoma Valley.

SCC seeks ceramics artist-in-residence

The Sonoma Community Center is accepting applications for an artist-in-residence for its ceramics program beginning July 8.

Dinosaur Jr. to play Gun Bun April 12

Gundlach Bundschu, the historic Sonoma winery known for presenting dynamic music in its intimate vineyard settings, welcomes legendary alternative rockers Dinosaur Jr. to its Old Redwood Barn on Friday, April 12, for the band’s only Northern California appearance.